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- ItemFreedom of Expression and Nigeria's State Security Decree(1992) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemThe Constitutional Basis of Press Freedom in Nigeria (1960-1992)(1993) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemOf Law, Military Rule and Closure/Proscription of News and Media(1994) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemThe Press, Military and Freedom of Expression(1994) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemJournalists and Disclosure of Sources(1995) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemThe Justification for Press Freedom in Nigeria(2002) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemPress Freedom Under Military Rule: An Investigation of Research Designs(2003) Oloyede, I. BayoSystematic investigations or researches with valid and reliable findings are the only means of increasing human knowledge. These kinds of investigations must always be based on scientifically sound procedural plans or designs. This paper attempts to create an appropriate research design for examining the freedom of the press during military rule in Nigeria by studying existing designs on similar themes.
- ItemTraining of Rural / Community Communicators(Jedididah Publishers, 2003) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemPress Freedom: A Conceptual Analysis(2005) Oloyede, I. BayoThis historical - research paper attempts a general exploration of press freedom as a concept. It inquires into the origin and general perception of the liberty of the press at evolution and into its different contemporary notions in the three broad socio-political systems of the world. It finds out that since press freedom originated under libertarianism in post-1688 England, various attempts have been made to conceive and implement,in the 'interest' of society, what the authors of the efforts perceived as the 'ideal' or 'true' variants of the concept. The paper concludes that since the structure of the press, including its freedom, is always determined by the socio-political structure, an ideal press freedom that will be equally enjoyable by or beneficial to all members of the society, irrespective of socio-political class, will always be difficult, if not impossible, to perfectly, effectively conceive, much more implement.
- ItemEducation Beyond Schooling: Foundation For National Development(2006) Omitola, AdetolaDevelopment is a multi dimensional concept that could manifest at individual, community, state, national and international levels. The most important, however, of all the dimension is the individual level which is the transformation of the individual from a less desirable state to a more progressive state. The paper argues that the transformation of the individual could only be achieved through robust education and not schooling alone or certificates. It concludes by drawing relevant examples of values and virtues in traditional education that could help shape or mould individuals so as to make them an instrument of societal transformation, progress and development.
- ItemSustainable Tourism in Nigeria: Connecting the People and the Park(2008) Omitola, Adetola
- ItemGovernment Ownership of the Press and Military Interface in Nigeria(2008) Sanusi, Bernice Oluwalanu
- ItemUnderstanding the Role of Customer-Relations in Nollywood Marketing Strategies(2008) Adelabu, Omowale
- ItemA Review of the Book Entitled "Is your boss Difficult?"(2008) Akinbobola, Olusola Iyabode
- ItemSocial Issues in Advertising(2008) Talabi, Felix
- ItemXenophobic Attacks on Black Non-South Africans in South Africa: The Communication Imperatives(2008) Oloyede, I. Bayo
- ItemGown and Town Harmony: The Imperative of Community Relations(2008) Adelabu, Omowale
- ItemNutritional, Microbiological and Sensory quality Assessment of Kunun gyada – A home-prepared traditional Nigerian beverage.(2008-09-01) Adeniji, Paulina OlufunkeKunun gyada (KG) beverage was prepared using traditional methods with or without fortification with soybean at the ratio of 2:1 (w/w). Assessment of the nutrient content, microbiological assay and acceptability of the home-prepared beverage were carried out. Similar samples of the beverage were also bought from the vendors and compared with prepared samples. Nutrient values were evaluated on the vendor as well as fortified samples using standard methods of analysis, while bacterial counts were analyzed using nutrient and MacConkey agar. Sensory evaluation was carried out on the local beverage fortified with soybean using 1 to 9 point hedonic scale by 48 panelists. Results of chemical analyses revealed an improved nutrient content in KG fortified with soybean compared with home-prepared and laboratory beverage. The value of protein, fat and carbohydrate contents of fortified and home-prepared beverages were 9.6, 5.2, 20.1, and 5.8, 4.2, 18.2g/100g sample respectively. The beverage fortified with soybean was also widely accepted. The fortified beverage could be a source of contribution to daily nutrient intake of an individual and should be made available in Nigerian markets to improve the nutritional status.
- ItemNutrient Composition, Anti-nutritional Factors and Contribution of Dacryoid Edulis (Native pear) to Nutrient Intake of Consumers.(2008-09-01) Adeniji, Paulina OlufunkeNative pear (Dacryoides edulis) popularly referred to as Ube and consumed boiled or roasted maize was studied for its nutrient composition and antinutritional factors using standard methods of analysis. Its contribution to nutrient intake of consumers was also studied. The results of analyses revealed that 100g portion of the raw fruit pulp contained 67.9g of moisture, 7.3g crude protein, 4.5g crude lipid, 2.1g crude fibre, 1.2g crude ash, 17g carbohydrates, and 138.5 kcal gross energy. The mineral and vitamin content were 26mg potassium, 17mg sodium, 36mg calcium, 7mg iron. 53mg phosphorus, 63.6µg β-carotene, 13.5mg ascorbic acid and 5.6mg a-tocopherol / 100g fresh pulp. Roasting and boiling brought significant reduction in the nutrient content and antinutritional factors of the fruit pulp, but also brought significant increase in its carbohydrate content. The fruit pulp can be a good source of antioxidants such as a – tocopherol, ascorbic acid and β – carotene; as well as iron. Its low sodium and gross energy content qualifies it as a good snack for hypertension patients and the obese.
- ItemTowards Free and Fair Elections in Nigeria: The Public Relations Dimension(2009) Oloyede, I. Bayo